Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will officially open this year’s Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII 2025) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Speaking during a press briefing ahead of the second ZAMII event, Mr Kabuswe said the mining Insaka will run from October 6 to 10 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre under the theme ‘Unlocking Africa’s Wealth: Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation, and Value Addition.’
Mr Kabuswe reaffirmed government’s commitment to transforming Zambia’s mining sector from one focused on extraction to one anchored on beneficiation, innovatio, and inclusive prosperity.
“This year’s Insaka builds on the success of the inaugural 2024 event, which created a strong platform for dialogue among government, investors, industry leaders and communities,” Mr Kabuswe said.
He noted that ZAMII 2025 aligns with Zambia’s long-term development frameworks, including the Eighth National Development Plan, Vision 2030 and the Green Growth Agenda, all of which emphasize value addition, job creation and industrial diversification.
Mr Kabuswe noted that these efforts aim to achieve the national target of producing three million metric tonnes of copper annually by 2031.
He also highlighted government initiatives to streamline licensing processes, strengthen regulatory institutions and expand critical infrastructure to support sustainable mining growth.
“True economic transformation will only be achieved when mining benefits reach local suppliers, women, youth and host communities. We are promoting local content, skills development and technology transfer to ensure Zambians actively participate in the mining value chain,” he said.
He further emphasized Zambia’s strategic role in the global energy transition, particularly in supplying critical minerals essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy and digital technologies.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to enforcing strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards to ensure sustainable and responsible mining operations.
He called on all stakeholders to play a transformative role in positioning Zambia as a key player in global supply chains supporting the green energy transition.
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When will Zambia’s copper output reach the impressive output of Chile ?
This is the problem with HH and his government its always talking about talks.
4 years still talking when will you act?
Tell us the investment that has come in from you trips kaili you said its to woo investors.
Maybe no one is listening !
This is the problem with HH and his government its always talking about talks.
4 years still talking when will you act?
Tell us the investment that has come in from you trips kaili you said its to woo investors.
Maybe no one is listening !
I would like to know the last names of all those Generals on that line up. They all look like they are Hichilemas.